Reasonable Accommodations Under Disability Law

May 17th, 2013
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
A recent case out of Florida highlights the tension between federal disability laws and their practical application for community associations. The case, Bhogaita v. Altamonte Heights Condominium Association, Inc., arose out of a military veteranR… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws
Tags: community association, condo, condominium, disability, discrimination, fair housing, HOA, homeowners association, reasonable accommodation, washington state

Tenants in Foreclosed Properties

March 1st, 2013
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Valerie Farris Oman
Many clients and associations in general (both condos and HOAs) are in possession of properties that do not have “clear title.” This puts the association in the position of wanting to rent out the property until the lender forecloses. One… Read More
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Categories: Collections, tenants
Tags: condo association, condominium, eviction, foreclosure, homeowners association, Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, tenants, washington state

Fixing Improper Board Decisions

January 2nd, 2013
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Valerie Farris Oman
It’s important to make sure your association’s board of directors makes decisions following proper procedure. But what do you do if your board doesn’t? There are several ways to validate board decisions after the fact. The way to fix an imp… Read More
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Categories: Board Conduct
Tags: board decision, board of directors, condo, condo association, condominium, HOA, homeowners association, ratify, vote, washington state

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

December 26th, 2012
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Valerie Farris Oman
Condominium associations homeowners need to be aware of Washington’s carbon monoxide alarm law! Although the law was passed in 2009, it requires that all buildings classified as residential occupancies (which includes condominiums) be equipped with… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws
Tags: carbon monoxide, condo association, condominium, condominium association, detector, homeowners association, multi family, residential, single family, washington law, washington state

When Board Members Go Rogue

November 5th, 2012
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Valerie Farris Oman
Sometimes, board members don’t follow the rules. A board member might speak out of turn at meetings or dominate the floor; might take actions without consulting other board members or in direct conflict with a board decision; or might even hide or… Read More
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Categories: Board Conduct
Tags: board, board of directors, condo, condominium association, duty, HOA, homeowners association, washington state

Board of Directors Resignation

November 2nd, 2012
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Imagine this scenario: your association’s entire board of directors decides they are fed up with being board members, and all resign at the same time, leaving your association with no board at all. Or, imagine that, one by one, each board member re… Read More
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Categories: Board Conduct
Tags: board, board conduct, board of directors, condo, condominium association, duty of care, HOA, homeowners association, washington state

Adopting a Budget

October 25th, 2012
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Valerie Farris Oman
Many condominium and homeowners’ associations are preparing their annual budgets this time of year. Association members, as well as the association’s board of directors, need to be aware of the laws applicable to community association budgets. A… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, HOAs
Tags: adopt a budget, budget, budget meeting, condo, condo association, condominium, HOA, homeowners association, washington state

Introduction to Community Association Laws

July 1st, 2010
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Welcome to the Condominium Law Group Blog! Welcome to the newly minted Condominium Law Group, PLLC blog. We are the newest condo law blog in Washington State, and we are excited to provide our readers with valuable information in the field of communi… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws
Tags: community association law, condo law, condominium act, condominium law, HOA, homeowners association, new act, old act, rcw, revised code of washington
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